A U.S. military commander allegedly told a group of non-commissioned officers that President Donald Trump had a divine role in the conflict with Iran, according to a complaint submitted to a religious freedom watchdog.
More than 200 U.S. service members have reportedly filed complaints claiming that religious messaging has been used by military leaders to frame the ongoing conflict with Iran.
According to reports, troops from several branches of the armed forces — including the Marines, Air Force, and Space Force — raised concerns about the rhetoric with a watchdog organization that monitors religious freedom within the military.
The complaints suggest that some commanders encouraged soldiers to view the conflict through a spiritual lens.
One of the complaints came from a noncommissioned officer in a unit that could be deployed to the region “at any moment.” The officer said their superior urged them to motivate troops using religious language, describing the conflict as something larger than a traditional military operation.
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